You are what you do. Not what you say or what you believe. People use words to strategically justify their actions and blind you to who they really are. Don't be fooled by cheap talk. Pay close attention to how people actually spend their time and effort.
—Rob Henderson
Never take information at face value. Always ask yourself: what does the info from this source suggest about the source itself?
—Gurwinder Bhogal
Language is largely made to show-off, gossip, confuse people, delude them, charm them, seduce them, scare them, and exploit them. And, as a side effect, convey information. Just a side effect, you fools.
—Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Agree, especially about not taking information at face value. Always question the source.